Asian Games: Ministry to Review Below-Par Performance of Elite Athletes Under TOPS

ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Miffed Sports Ministry to hold review meeting next week

The move comes after the below-par showing of the Indian contingent at the continental showpiece with Sports Minister Mandaviya to hold a detailed, day-long review of India’s overall showing

Sports ministry to conduct review post Asian Games

“Our strong sports underperformed this time at the Asian Games. We will surely review what went wrong in these events and how we lost these medals,” a sports ministry source said.

Sports Ministry to examine injury disclosures in Asian Games performance review

The Sports Ministry will review India’s Asian Games campaign on October 13, with injuries, athlete underperformance and concerns over experienced players being in a comfort zone on the agenda.

Asian Games: Ministry to review below-par performance of elite athletes under TOPS

The Ministry has called federation officials this week to discuss the performance.

Sports Ministry, Federations to review Asian Games performance on October 13: Sources

On October 13, officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will evaluate India's performance at the Asian Games. The nation secured far fewer medals than in previous tournaments, prompting a detailed review of financial allocations and the performance of seasoned athletes who fell short of expectations. Additionally, the existence of injuries before the Games has raised questions about the overall fairness of the competing teams.

Sports Ministry To Review India's Asian Games Performance, TOPS Funding

The Sports Ministry is set to review India's performance at the recent Asian Games on October 13. The focus will be on the underwhelming results of experienced athletes in sports like badminton, shooting, and athletics.